Shagbark Hickory (Noun)
Meaning
North American hickory having loose grey shaggy bark and edible nuts.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Shagbark hickory has become increasingly popular for its beautiful landscape appeal and delicious edible nuts.
- The shagbark hickory tree was standing tall amidst other deciduous trees due to its loose, shaggy bark that adds to its visual appeal.
- Many Native American tribes have historically relied on the shagbark hickory as a food source, utilizing its edible nuts.
- Known for its rugged appearance, the shagbark hickory tree boasts edible nuts and shaggy bark that provides great habitat for animals.
- Travelers stopping for rest discovered the tree of a shagbark hickory with its shaggy bark, recognizable anywhere in the United States from Canada to Mexico.